What is another word for sesquipedality?
Pronunciation: [sˌɛskwa͡ɪpdˈalɪti] (IPA) 
Sesquipedality is a rather obscure term that describes the characteristic of using long words or being overly verbose. Synonyms for this word include the more commonly used grandiloquence, loquaciousness, verbosity, and prolixity. Other terms that come to mind include periphrasis, circumlocution, and wordiness. Each of these words describes a similar trait of using more words than necessary to convey a message. While using complex language may be impressive in certain contexts, it can also come across as pretentious or convoluted. Choosing simpler language or varying sentence structure can often convey the same message more effectively.
